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Bacterial STI rates rose in the year before starting PrEP, but not during PrEP, Australian study finds

A study of gay and bisexual male participants in the first large implementation study of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Australia has found that although rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were high, they did not increase in the two years after starting PrEP. In contrast, they increased significantly in the year before men… Read More: Bacterial STI rates rose in the year before starting PrEP,… »

High protein diet during cancer treatment

People with cancer may need more. It is important to discuss your individual calorie and protein needs with your healthcare provider or registered dietitian. With some cancers, the metabolic processes can cause a situation known as hypermetabolism. This affects how the body uses proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. With hypermetabolism, you may need to increase your… Read More: High protein diet during cancer treatment »

Novartis launches metastatic breast cancer Instagram series to address new patient concerns during COVID-19

Novartis is taking its metastatic breast cancer (MBC) campaign to Instagram. A newly launched video series on IGTV, part of the long-running “Make Your Dialogue Count” effort, shifts focus to patients’ changed needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The first video focuses on mindfulness, with two MBC patients talking about the practice and demonstrating actual techniques.… Read More: Novartis launches metastatic breast cancer Instagram series to address new… »

This Is The Safest Way To Have Hot Sex During A Pandemic

In the midst of a pandemic, some lovers have been separated by time and space. Because of quarantining being done around the world, there are many sexual partnerships that are unable to be physical because of our commitment to social distancing (and many travel bans currently occurring around the world). But having sex doesn’t have… Read More: This Is The Safest Way To Have Hot Sex During… »